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Local Port Services Operator
Peel Ports
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Source date: 11/3/2026
About this role
Local Port Service Operator Are you excited to work with the latest technology in Marine communications and vessel management? Are you seeking a role where you can work as part of a supportive team, making a real difference to the safety of life at sea, safety and efficiency of navigation and protection of the marine environment? Are you excited by the opportunity to develop your career in the Maritime industry as part of a Harbour Authority? Your role As the Group LPSO within the Marine Operations Department, you will deliver Local Port Services within the Group Port Control Centre in Liverpool. This role requires you to communicate with Vessel, Agents, Terminal and Port Managers providing information and assistance to ensure the safe transit of vessels through our ports. To assist you within your role you will operate Automatic Identification Systems , Closed Circuit Television and Very High Frequency communication equipment in accordance with International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities and Maritime and Coastguard Agency standards, port specific procedures and local legislation. You will follow a structured internal training package to achieve a local knowledge endorsement enabling you to operate at the ports for which you hold accreditation. You will provide first response support to marine related incidents and accident, working within an assigned watch, on a shift pattern basis. Support is provided from the Group Port Control Shift Mangers. As part of your role you will be expected to complete a Port Marine Operations Officer – Level 4 Apprenticeship. What you'll bring You will have experience working as part of a team, engaging other members, to support in delivering the teams’ priorities and goals. You will have a track record of excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally through written and verbal communications. Ideally candidate will already hold a VHF operators certificate. You will demonstrate experience of prioritising tasks on a daily basis, in a fast-moving environment, meeting deadlines and delivering goals. You will have experience of problem solving, working through solutions to achieve the best possible solutions. Ideally you will have experience working in the maritime sector, either ashore or afloat with professional qualifications and experience. You will also have IT skills in Microsoft Office and Outlook. For your application please include a covering letter that highlights specific examples of how you meet this criteria as we will be using this to shortlist. Please note, we will be using this recruitment campaign to populate a talent pool and will be using this talent pool to appoint to any LPSO vacancies which become available in the next 6 months. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 17 November 2026. We may close the application window early if we receive sufficient applicants for the role. Who are we? Already one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies, w e are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK’s leading port operator. We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers. Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040 . Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow. What we can offer you In addition to a competitive salary, we have a s trong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as: • This role requires shift working and a shift allowance is included as part of your basic pay. • Matched Pension Contribution Scheme up to 10% • Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, critical illness insurance, gyms, retail vouchers • Commitment to learning and personal development • We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our employee assistance programme when required If you believe you have the skills and experience we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, we’d really like to hear from you!